As a lover and player of traditional Irish music, I have had the pleasure of discovering many talented musicians over the (many) years. However, in more recent times, I’ve been
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Best of The Box: McNeela’s Recommended Listening for Irish Button Accordion Players
I’m so often asked for listening recommendations from my wonderful customers that I thought it was high time I put pen to paper (so to speak) and made a list
I’ll Huff and I’ll Puff: McNeela’s Recommended Listening for Irish Tin Whistle Players
Whether you’re an instrumentalist hoping to improve your playing, or simply a lover of Traditional Irish Music, listening to great Irish musicians is one of the best things you can
The Heartbeat of Irish Music: McNeela’s Recommended Listening for Irish Bodhrán Players
There’s no better way to improve your playing than spending as much time as humanly possible listening to the playing of other musicians. Practice is obviously important too but nothing
Ireland’s Most Famous 18th Century Violin Maker
Thomas Perry was an 18th century Irish luthier who is regarded as the Irish Stradivari. One of Ireland’s most prolific violin makers, he has been credited with designing and crafting
FAQ: The Top 10 Most Asked Questions About The Button Accordion
That’s right, it’s time for the most commonly asked questions about the button accordion. This fascinating instrument features in a number of musical cultures throughout the world and is even
FAQ: Top 10 Most Asked Questions About The Mandolin
Next up in my line of FAQs is the mandolin. This quick and easy guide will answer the most commonly asked questions about this member of the string family. As
FAQ: Everything You Need to Know About The Irish Bouzouki
The Irish Bouzouki is an instrument that raises a lot of questions, even amongst seasoned members of the Irish music community. This intriguing instrument has seen a steady rise in
FAQ: Top 5 Questions About Irish Violins & Fiddles
If I had a penny for every time someone has asked me “what’s the difference between a violin and a fiddle?” well, I’d have a lot of pennies, which wouldn’t
FAQ: The 12 Most Commonly Asked Questions About Flutes
Here at McNeela Instruments we’re inundated daily with questions about flutes – our loyal customers really like to keep us on our toes and we appreciate the challenge! I thought